World’s premier cabinet timber. Rich chocolate browns with stunning grain. Perfect for luxury furniture & high-end joinery.

DAR means Dressed All Round timber, smooth and machined on all sides, ready for use in woodworking, joinery, and construction projects.
Please note: Images are an indication of the species only, not dimensions. 

Also, our boards come to us rough sawn. We mill to meet your needs, please allow a day or two for milling.

American Black Walnut Timber – Premium Hardwood for Luxury Furniture & Cabinetry

Overview

American Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) stands as one of the world’s most prized cabinet woods. This premium hardwood comes from the eastern United States, particularly the Central States region. Woodworkers treasure it for its rich chocolate tones and exceptional workability. Additionally, furniture makers choose it for high-end projects where luxury and durability matter most.

Colour and Appearance

The heartwood ranges from light golden brown to deep chocolate brown, often with darker purple-brown streaks. Over time, UV light causes the colour to lighten slightly. In contrast, the sapwood appears as a distinctive creamy white to pale yellow. The grain typically runs straight but can display attractive wavy or curly patterns. Furthermore, figured pieces show stunning burls, crotches, and swirl patterns that create dramatic visual appeal. The texture appears coarse due to open pores, while the natural lustre adds warmth to finished surfaces.

Properties and Performance

American Black Walnut offers moderate density at 610 kg/m³ when seasoned. The Janka hardness rates at 1,010 lbf, making it harder than teak and mahogany. It provides good strength properties with excellent dimensional stability. Radial shrinkage measures 5.5%, while tangential shrinkage reaches 7.8%. Moreover, the timber shows low stiffness, making it suitable for steam bending applications. The heartwood demonstrates very good durability and rot resistance.

Perfect Applications

American Black Walnut excels in premium applications:

• High-end furniture and luxury cabinetry

• Kitchen cabinets and custom millwork

• Gunstocks and rifle components

• Interior doors and architectural panelling

• Musical instruments utilising acoustic properties

• Decorative veneers and plywood

• Fine woodturning and carving projects

• Flooring for prestigious installations

Designers particularly favour it for projects requiring elegance and sophistication. Consequently, it creates stunning contrasts when paired with lighter woods or finishes.

Working Characteristics

Black Walnut machines beautifully with both hand and power tools. It cuts cleanly and holds fine detail exceptionally well. The timber planes, sands, and polishes to a superb smooth finish with minimal effort. Additionally, it carves and turns excellently, producing crisp details for intricate work. It glues satisfactorily when conditions are carefully controlled. The wood accepts stains and finishes beautifully, though its natural colour often needs no enhancement. However, it can dull cutting tools moderately, so sharp blades work best. The coarse texture fills easily with paste fillers when a mirror finish is desired.

Quality You Can Trust

Hand-selected for quality and reliability, Walnut offers excellent value for your woodworking projects. Now available for online ordering.

If you require any further information regarding this species, sizing, availability or more, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly and our staff will be happy to help.

Contact:
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